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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.99, 320.72 and 105.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.99, 320.72 and 105.72 is: 158.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.99 : 320.72 = 105.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.99/320.72 = 105.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.99x = 320.72 × 105.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.99x = 33,905.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,905.99/213.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.45

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